Shōnen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (52 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōnen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Chōnan-machi, Chiba Prefecture, about 52 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 称念寺 |
| Location | Chōnan-machi, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mobara Station – about 6.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 306 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 322 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1275 |
| Coordinates | 35.40839, 140.23708 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mobara Station, about 6.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (称念寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chōfukuju-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Honsen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hōon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kasamori-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Nyoirin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.